How to Invoice as a Contractor and Get Paid Faster
Learn how to invoice as a contractor and get paid faster: what to put on an invoice, deposits, terms, on-site card payment, and late follow-ups. Start free.
A practical invoicing guide for solo contractors and small crews on how to get paid faster. It covers what every contractor invoice must include, from business identity and unique numbers to itemized labor and materials, deposit credits, and clear due dates. It explains how to structure deposits so you never fund a client's job out of pocket, when to use progress billing on longer projects, and how to choose payment terms like due on receipt or net 7 that clients actually honor.
A full worked water heater example shows a job paid in minutes versus weeks. It also details on-site card payment and a calm, scheduled follow-up sequence for late invoices..